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Kilimanjaro, Crater Highlands
CRATER HIGHLANDS ITINERARY
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Day 1
08h00, Pickup from Moshi & drive to Lake Manyara, picnic lunch
and gamedrive in Lake Manyara National Park, dinner and ovenright,
Twiga Campsite.
Day 2
After breakfast depart for Ngorongoro Crater, picnic lunch and afternoon
descend to the Crater floor for gamedrive, ascend to the rim, overnight,
Simba Campsite.
Day 3
Drive to Crater Highlands Nainokanoka Village, trek to Bulati Village
via Olmoti & Munge falls, overnight, Bulati Campsite.
Day 4
Trek from Bulati Village to Empakaai Crater Rim, afternoon trek
into the Empakaai Crater Rim, ascend to the rim, overnight, Empakaai
Rim Campsite.
Day 5
Trek from Empakaai Crater to Acacia Village via Naiyobi Village,
overnight, Acacia Campsite.
Day 6
Trek from Acacia Village to Ngaresero, meet with the vehicle and
drive to Lake Natron, overnight, Kamakia Campsite.
Day 7
Morning visit to the waterfalls & lake shores, picnic lunch
and departure for Arusha and transfer to Moshi.
Acclimatisation
Acclimatisation is extremely important, both to let you enjoy your
ascent but more importantly to avoid any serious complications.
The route is planned to optimise the height gain, but you may still
get a headache or feel nauseous. There are two important preventative
measures: to drink copiously, even when it is really difficult,
and to walk very slowly, avoiding as far as possible increased heart
and breathing rates.
A drug is available, Diamox, from your GP which is well proven
to help with acclimatisation. This is taken as tablets for a few
days before and then during your ascent. It is safe and has no serious
side effects. It is important to remember that one possible effect
of altitude is light-headedness and odd behaviour, which can lead
to foolish decisions. The danger here is of someone who is not well
insisting on continuing. Watch each other closely.
Mount Meru
If you enjoy mountains and would like extra acclimatisation, why
not consider an ascent of Mount Meru (14,800 feet) before going
to Kili. The mountains are adjacent and the two trips complement
each other. Fully inclusive prices start from £495 for a group
of 2. Please ask for more details.
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The best times for Mt. Kilimanjaro climbs and treks are from
June until October and from December until March.
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